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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What are the mix of subjects that Augustine emphasizes in his education?
(a) Rhetoric, philosophy, logic, botany, astronomy, languages and history.
(b) Mosaic Law, dietary law, Biblical civil law, sacrificial law, and order of the Tabernacle and Temple.
(c) The history of the Pentateuch, the laws of prophets, and the writings of the Minor Prophets.
(d) Dietary law, moral law, laws of separation and laws of exclusion.
2. Of these influences on individual thought, which does Augustine claim Scripture teaches are negative to Christian thought?
(a) A spouse can distract a Christian with the "needs of this world."
(b) A Rabbi can distract a Christian from the "Final Propitiation."
(c) Land owners can convince Christians that the blessings of God are demonstrated through material riches.
(d) The devil can mislead someone to think that a Christian knows more than they do.
3. According to Book Two, what is the most important knowledge a student of scripture can have?
(a) He must the difference between things that are used and things that are enjoyed.
(b) He must know how to use the inner eye.
(c) He must know the canon of Scripture well.
(d) He must know the difference between things and signs.
4. What is the significance of Augustine recommending mastery of so many fields in Book Two?
(a) Broad knowledge helps exercise the inner eye.
(b) Broad knowledge is needed to properly interpret Scripture.
(c) Learning all that God has put before the student through all history helps the student better know the mind of God.
(d) Attempting to absorb so much information exercises the mind and helps the student find their special gift.
5. What was the first type of criticism Augustine suggests his work "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who cannot grasp his teaching.
(b) Criticism that blending Greek and Christian philosophies was heretical.
(c) Criticism that his moral demands would be restricted to pagan converts.
(d) Criticism that his demands for linguistic studies were too exclusive.
Short Answer Questions
1. What type of delivery does Augustine believe rightly interpreted Scripture deserve?
2. With what prediction does Augustine start "On Christian Doctrine"?
3. How does Augustine apply the rules of approaching Scripture in the delivery of sermons?
4. What does Augustine identify as the purpose of giving a sermon?
5. What doctrine does Augustine introduce to explain how Truth can be seen?
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